Post-Processing:
Shot in raw, developed in LR6, converted to B&W in Silver Efex Pro 2.

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LoOct 4, 2016

Beautifully shot and finished Steve. Congratulations.

SteveBeeOct 4, 2016

mrsawyer: I played with different looks and settled on this B&W version, but the color version is very nice too with soft colors. Contrast was not a major adjustment. Obviously one can take an image in many directions regardless of whether the original happens to be more or less contrasty. But, of course, you already knew that.

MepoOct 3, 2016

Congrats - lovely shot. Good choice of Silver Efex to get this result.

mrsawyerOct 3, 2016

During your development, did you reduce the contrast to get this look?

RobertLavkerOct 3, 2016

Nice placement Steve. Congrats.

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A.N.OtherOct 3, 2016

Nice setting but this looks over exposed and lacking contrast on my monitor. Possibly try cropping off the nearest OOF post giving a squarer format. I think it would look better that way. GL.

ysalOct 3, 2016

I think it could have used a bit more contrast but still a beautiful composition. High in my TT.

johncomynOct 3, 2016

Very nicely framed, and the high key is not bad. Maybe some darker blacks would be better.

davemisunasOct 2, 2016

like this black and white... in my favorites... did you experiment with darker shadows?

LoOct 2, 2016

Superb shot that couldn't be more on theme. The detail in the sand really makes the photo. High in my pics.

RobertLavkerOct 2, 2016

I love the patterns and the texture of the sand. My only concern is that the overall image appears overexposed. Perhaps more contrast would help.

MepoOct 2, 2016

This shot has impact! Beautifully done. The overall lightness adds to the whole. Kudos!